Contrabands fleeing toward Fortres Monroe

This early 1863 photo from the Library of Congress shows an extended family of contraband slaves after their escape into Union lines. The iconic photo inspired a print described as contraband slaves fleeing to Fortress Monroe.

This early 1863 photo from the Library of Congress shows an extended family of contraband slaves after their escape into Union lines. The iconic photo inspired a print described as contraband slaves fleeing to Fortress Monroe. (Courtesy of the Library of Congress)

This early 1863 photo from the Library of Congress shows an extended family of contraband slaves after their escape into Union lines. The iconic photo inspired a print described as contraband slaves fleeing to Fortress Monroe.Courtesy of the Library of Congress